(HealthDay News) — Blood clotting is the body’s way of preventing excessive bleeding when a blood vessel is injured. Typically, the body will dissolve the clot after the injury has healed, the American Society of Hematology says. But occasionally, a clot forms despite no obvious injury to a vessel, orContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Dec. 13, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Just as there are diet plateaus, you can hit the wall with exercise, too — no longer seeing results from your efforts and then losing motivation. According to the experts at the American Council on Exercise, a plateau is often a sign thatContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Dec. 13, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Mom was right when she said no swimming for an hour after lunch. Even though it takes energy to work out, it’s important that exercise doesn’t interfere with digestion. Like Goldilocks, you need just the right amount of food. Eat too much andContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Dec. 13, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A vaccine that might help combat the opioid epidemic has performed well in early animal testing, researchers report. The vaccine contains antibodies that are effective against several synthetic opioids, including fentanyl and the even deadlier carfentanil. Tests in mice showed that the vaccineContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Dec. 13, 2018 (HealthDay News) — People seeking more satisfaction in their later years might find sex is the spice of life, new research suggests. For the study, researchers analyzed survey data from nearly 6,900 older adults, average age 65, in England. The investigators found that those who saidContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Dec. 13, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Whether it’s the stress of choosing the right gift, drinking and eating too much, or fighting with relatives about politics, the holidays can be hard on your heart. In fact, new research from Sweden found the odds of a heart attack jump nearlyContinue Reading
More Cases in Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Recalled Beef
U.S. Embassy Staff in Cuba Had Inner Ear Damage: Study
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(HealthDay News) — Diets that stress calorie restriction versus those that stress fasting seem to be all the rage. But what’s the difference? With a calorie-restriction diet, you reduce the number of calories you typically consume in a day. This type of diet should allow you to cut calories withoutContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Of course, you should quit smoking. But poor diet, being overweight and not getting enough exercise also are risk factors for developing cancer, the American Cancer Society says. Being overweight or obese raises your risk of cancers of the breast, colon, esophagus, pancreas and kidney, the cancerContinue Reading
Some E-Cig Liquids Contain Erectile Dysfunction Drugs: FDA
McDonald’s to Reduce Antibiotic Use in Beef
Jimmy Dean Sausage Links Recalled for Possible Metal Pieces
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